Early Childhood Educator - Cert III / Diploma Qualified

2 X TEMPORARY PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

$23.04 - $26.74 Gros per hour + Superannuation (Certificate III Qualified)

$30.68 - $31.6 Gross per hour + Superannuation (Diploma Qualified) 

*Above rates are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation

About the Opportunity

Heywood Kindergarten – 5 hours per week.

Heywood Kindergarten offers high quality mixed aged kindergarten program four days per week for 3-year-old and 4-year-old children. 

Glenelg Shire believes that every child is unique and has the right to be valued and respected as part of the community.

Come and work as part of our team offering a child centred and culturally safe kindergarten program that focuses on helping support children to become confident and involved learners as they learn about the world around them through play and intentional teaching.

Kalbarri Kindergarten – 16 hours per week.

Kalbarri Kindergarten offers high quality 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs five days per week. The kindergarten is rated ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standards. 

Glenelg Shire believes that every child is unique and has the right to be valued and respected as part of the community.

Come and work as part of our team offering a child centred and inclusive kindergarten program that focuses on helping support children to become confident and involved learners as they learn about the world around them through intentional learning and play.

Both the above positions are offered on a temporary part time basis to December 2026.

For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description. 

Note: please ensure you indicate which of the positions you are applying for when submitting your application.

What you need to Succeed

• A genuine understanding of and a desire to work with children kindergarten age.
• A positive outlook and team approach.
• Effective communication skills.
• Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• Current First Aid qualification HLTAID012.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff.
• Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to workplace.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.

Why work for us?

A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.

We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.

Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.

We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.

Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Pre-employment Requirements:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:

• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description. 
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).

Applications Close: Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 11:59pm 

Looking for further information please contact:

Name: Karen Meyrick
Position: Team Leader Education & Care 
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2102